Office of Compliance

As a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant recipient, TDOT is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive oversight activities of all subrecipients that receive FTA funding. As a result, the Public Transportation Section Office of Compliance is responsible for monitoring subrecipients for performance and compliance with all applicable governmental regulations. Compliance oversight activities are designed to educate and evaluate activities and performance of subrecipients. This is accomplished through site visits, reporting, training opportunities, and technical assistance efforts.

Compliance Oversight Areas Include:

Program Management
Financial Management
Asset Management
Use and Maintenance of Capital Assets
Safety
Eligibility/Eligible Services
Technical Capacity
Procurement
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Charter and School Bus Service
Drug and Alcohol Compliance

TDOT has implemented a Compliance Monitoring Program for subrecipients who receive federal funding under FTA Section 5310, 5311, 5316, and 5317.

TDOT Compliance Monitoring Program - Rural and Tourist Agencies

TDOT Compliance Monitoring Program - Section 5310 Only Nonprofit Agencies